Work involves applying basic principles, routine procedures and regulatory requirements to control traffic as a pilot vehicle operator.

Work is performed independently with minimum supervision.

This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with the unit TLIC3010A Pilot or escort oversized and/or overmassed loads.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Apply control procedures

1.1 Legislative responsibilities and requirements are identified, interpreted and applied

1.2 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements are identified, interpreted and applied

1.3 Company procedures and requirements are identified, interpreted and applied

1.4 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and used in accordance with standard operating procedures

1.5 Traffic control equipment is selected in accordance with the requirements of the task and standard operating procedures

2Coordinate traffic

2.1 Vehicles and pedestrians are monitored to ensure safety of persons and property

2.2 Adjustments are made for changing conditions and to ensure best traffic flow

2.3 Hand-held signs (bats) are positioned in accordance with standard operating procedures and to provide maximum visibility

2.4 Mishaps or accidents are managed in accordance with standard operating procedures where they exist and relevant legislation

3Maintain effective communication

3.1 Effective communication is maintained between all parties

3.2 Appropriate language and protocols are used during communication

3.3 Messages are transmitted concisely and in accordance with standard operating procedures where they exist

3.4 Electronic communication power supply is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation

3.5 After a period of non-contact, radio or other electronic contact is checked to ensure effective operation in accordance with standard operating procedures

4Maintain equipment

4.1 Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored or stowed in accordance with manufacturers specifications and standard operating procedures and to ensure operational effectiveness

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Standard operating procedures for controlling traffic in the course of piloting duties

Workplace and equipment safety requirements and relevant OH&S legislation

Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

Electronic communications operating procedures

Purpose of required personal protective equipment and instructions for its use

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when controlling traffic as a pilot vehicle operator

Read, interpret and follow instructions and standard operating procedures relevant to the control of traffic as a pilot vehicle operator

Work safely in accordance with instructions

Select and correctly use signage

Work collaboratively with others

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly rectify and/or report any identified problems when controlling traffic in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Use personal protective clothing as per OH&S requirements

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods, vehicles or equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

applying the underpinning knowledge and skills

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

demonstrating an understanding of legislation and regulatory requirements

demonstrating use of hand-held signs

demonstrating an understanding of the requirements of traffic control during mishaps or accidents

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using written/practical/oral assessments

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

a simulator/online assessment is not suitable for the final assessment of this unit of competency

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

in a range of work environments, spaces and weather conditions

by day or night

Traffic control applies to:

safe and efficient movement of all vehicular and pedestrian traffic

assisting movement of oversized or overmassed (OSOM) vehicle being escorted

Communication methods may include:

verbal

electronic

the use of hand-held (stop/slow bats) signs

Electronic communication may be used by:

a single operator

two operators

Documentation/records may include:

standard operating procedures for controlling traffic in the course of piloting duties

AS 1742-3 2002 Manual for uniform traffic control devices

relevant state or territory legislation, manuals and codes of practice

relevant local government documents

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

OH&S legislation and regulations

relevant state or territory road and rail legislation

relevant telecommunication legislation and regulations

relevant local government legislation and regulations

This unit contains employability skills.